WLAN Mapping / Mesh Mapping

You can assign each WLAN its own BSSID. If using a single-radio access point, there are 8 BSSIDs available. If you are using a dual-radio access point there are 8 BSSIDs for the 802.11b/g/n radio and 8 BSSIDs for the 802.11a/n radio.

Note

Note

WiNG 7.1 release does not support MeshConnex on AP505i and AP510i model access points. This feature will be supported in future releases.

To set a radio's WLAN mapping configuration:

  1. Select the WLAN Mapping tab.
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  2. Refer to the WLAN/BSS Mappings field to set WLAN BSSID assignments for an existing access point deployment.

    Use the ‘<‘ or ‘>‘ buttons to assign WLANs and mesh points to the available BSSIDs.

    You can assign each WLAN its own BSSID. If using a single-radio access point, there are 8 BSSIDs available. If using a dual-radio access point there are 8 BSSIDs for the 802.11b/g/n radio and 8 BSSIDs for the 802.11a/n radio. Each supported access point model can support up to 8 BSS IDs.

  3. Select Advanced Mapping to enable WLAN mapping to a specific BSS ID.

  4. Select OK to save the changes to the WLAN Mapping. Select Reset to revert to the last saved configuration.